re-adhering loose stone tile

RatLabGuy

RatLabGuy

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Question for you flooring guys.
Our foyer has stone tiles with nice wide 1/2 grout.
In removing the transition into the living room (that floor is getting replaced) I discovered one of the tiles has broken free from the cement underneath.
The surrounding grout is completely intact and the stone tile fits perfectly - you'd never know it was loose, I guess after 45 years the cement bond finally let go.

It's right at a corner of a door jamb and transition edge.

Anyway - what's the best way to fix this? i'd think if I tried to re-mortar it down it would be too high compared to the neighbors?
What about a good circle of high-strength PL construction adhesive, just glue it back down?
 
Liquid Nail can fix anything.
 
I usually wouldnt suggest any adhesive other than thinset, but since you mentioned it is at a wall, it shouldnt be a high traffic area (I assume). I think you would be fine with liquid nails or another adhesive that sets hard.
 
Dylan W. said:
bubble gum!
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Since this is the advice from the only professional flooring guy in this thread, this is what I'm going with.
 
I'd suggest doing it correctly even if it is a low traffic spot. Get as much of the old mortar up as possible and then grab a small repair type kit at Lowe's. They've got one that has the mortar, grout, trowel, sponge etc. Either that or just get a small tub of mortar.
 
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